67years of
saving lives

Transforming Lives

We empower communities through education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Together, we're building a future where every Rwandan can thrive and reach their full potential.

What We Do

Our Program

Making a lasting difference through targeted, community-focused initiatives across Rwanda

Program Area

Social Welfare

Community mobilization, support and advocacy for the most vulnerable people — providing safety nets, emergency assistance, and dignity-restoring support systems for Rwanda's most vulnerable families and communities.

Community support & social protection
Emergency humanitarian response
Social advocacy & inclusion programs

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Who we are

About Us

Caritas Rwanda Interventions Scale Through Its Network

Our Vision

Promoting Human Dignity for All

Caritas Rwanda by the Numbers

A transparent look at our reach across programmes — healthcare, social welfare, development, and administration.

15,000+ Children Reached

7Dioceses Active

Health

4,500+ Households

35%Income Growth

Social Welfare

24 PSPs Graduated

3,500+Households

Development

29th General Assembly

6Dioceses Aligned

Administration & Finance

socialSeptember 28, 2026

Sustaining IGIRE HIV Outcomes Through Local Ownership

Caritas Rwanda joined partners and stakeholders to reflect on the achievements and lessons of the IGIRE Program and discuss how to sustain community HIV services through local ownership and Government leadership.

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healthSeptember 15, 2026

Strengthening adolescent nutrition through collaboration and evidence-based action

Caritas Rwanda, CRS and government partners conducted joint monitoring visits in Rulindo, Nyarugenge and Kayonza to assess STRONGER Project interventions supporting adolescent nutrition. The visits highlighted progress, good practices and the importance of collaboration, quality documentation and evidence-based action.

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socialSeptember 23, 2026

Igire-Gimbuka partners met to strengthen local ownership and sustain HIV outcomes

Absolutely. These achievements will make the article much stronger because they show the concrete impact of Igire-Gimbuka over the four-year implementation period. I would integrate them into the story rather than simply listing all the figures.

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healthSeptember 15, 2026

Strengthening adolescent nutrition through collaboration and evidence-based action

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organizationalSeptember 1, 2026

Beyond the Work: Caritas Rwanda prioritizes wellbeing and team spirit

As the Igire-Gimbuka Program nears its close, Caritas Rwanda brought staff together for two days of wellbeing, stress management, appreciation and team building through sports, celebrating their dedication while strengthening connections across programs.

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HighlightsFeatured

Youth Empowerment in Action / Terimbere Rubyiruko Zinga

This testimonial features Terimbere Rubyiruko Zinga, a youth saving group supported through the Gera Ku Ntego Youth Project, funded by Catholic Relief Services Rwanda and implemented by Caritas Kibungo in Kayonza, Rwamagana, and Ngoma districts under Caritas Rwanda supervision. Through this initiative, young people from Munyaga Sector, Rwamagana District, have been empowered to form savings groups, build strong saving habits, and invested in shoemaking as income-generating activity. The group shares its journey of saving, internal lending, and creating sustainable livelihoods with the support of partners.

CampaignsRecent

66 ans de contribution dans le développement socio économique de la population rwandaise

Ce film documentaire a été produit par Caritas Rwanda pour retracer son parcours et sa contribution dans le développement socio-économique de la population rwandaise, depuis sa fondation en 1959. Il s'agit de l'une des activités auxquelles Caritas Rwanda a participé durant cette Année Jubilaire, suite à une déclaration des Evêques Catholiques du Rwanda après la 167ᵉ assemblée générale de la Conférence Episcopale du Rwanda, qui s'est tenue du 26 au 29 septembre 2023.

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Imyaka 66 irashize Caritas Rwanda itanga umusanzu mu iterambere ry'abaturarwanda

Iyi nkuru mbarankuru, iravuga ku rugendo rwa Caritas Rwanda mu kwita ku batishoboye no gutanga umusanzu mu iterambere ry’abaturarwanda muri rusange, kuva yashingwa mu 1959. Ni imwe mu bikorwa Caritas Rwanda yagizemo uruhare muri uyu mwaka wa Yubile, kuva watangizwa mu itangazo ry’Abepiskopi Gatolika mu Rwanda nyuma y’inama y’ 167 y’Inteko Rusange y’ihuriro ry’abepisikopi mu Rwanda yabaye kuva kuwa 26 kugeza kuwa 29 Nzeli 2023.

General

Charity Month 2026

Established in 1997 by the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda, Charity Month is a special time for Christians and people of good will to expressing love and solidarity by mobilizing resources that enable Caritas to respond quickly to the urgent needs of the poor and vulnerable people.

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Collaboration

Our Partners

Working together with trusted global and local organizations to deliver lasting impact across Rwanda.

Find Us

Our G-Map & Street location

Visit us at the Caritas Rwanda offices in Kigali — we'd love to welcome you.

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Kigali, Rwanda — get directions

Annual Reports

2025

2023

2022

Transforming Lives

Our Program

Social Welfare

About Us

Our Vision

Caritas Rwanda by the Numbers

Health

Social Welfare

Development

Administration & Finance

Stories & Updates

Sustaining IGIRE HIV Outcomes Through Local Ownership

Igire-Gimbuka partners met to strengthen local ownership and sustain HIV outcomes

Strengthening adolescent nutrition through collaboration and evidence-based action

Igire-Gimbuka partners met to strengthen local ownership and sustain HIV outcomes

Strengthening adolescent nutrition through collaboration and evidence-based action

Beyond the Work: Caritas Rwanda prioritizes wellbeing and team spirit

Stories in Motion

Youth Empowerment in Action / Terimbere Rubyiruko Zinga

66 ans de contribution dans le développement socio économique de la population rwandaise

Imyaka 66 irashize Caritas Rwanda itanga umusanzu mu iterambere ry'abaturarwanda

Be Part of the Change

Charity Month 2026

Our Partners

Our G-Map & Street location

Street View

Caritas Rwanda HQ